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November 15, 2019
Fall Dinner at St. John’s Catholic Church
BAKER, MONTANA
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Sunday, November 24 • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free will offering
COUNTRY
By Shannon Johnson
Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture invites the community to enjoy the first late night opening of area businesses. Mark your calendars for Friday, Nov. 29 and to shop ‘til you drop downtown Baker. Stores will be open until 7 p.m. that evening. Saturday, Nov. 30 is the annual Small Business Saturday. This day is set aside to celebrate our wonderful local businesses that support our economy, and our community. Be sure to take time to shop local. Wednesday, Dec. 11, is the night of all nights! Join the Baker businesses for the Christmas Stroll, stores open until 7 p.m., also Santa will be stopping by the Baker Fire Station from 4-6 p.m. With a can of food or small donation to the
Make a Wish Competition The BHS Student Council is proud and excited to announce that they tied for first place in the Make a Wish Competition for the 2019 State Student Council Convention. Baker, along with Poplar and Chinook, each donated $2,000 to the Make a Wish Foundation. A total of $1,189.33 was raised by the students grades 7-12 and the staff from Baker; the BHS Student Council added enough money raised from their various events to make it an even $2,000. Together, all the schools in Montana raised $14,430.14, which is enough to help fund at least two Make A Wish requests. Zach Craig is pictured proudly holding the plaque that announces Baker School’s outstanding contribution. This is just one more example of the truly giving and compassionate nature that is so common in the Baker community.
Also in Student Council news, Zach Craig, President of District VI Student Council, and Student Council Advisor Carole Bettenhausen are excited to announce that Baker will be the site of the 2020 District VI Spring Convention. While a date has not yet been set for this exciting convention, plans are already in progress to bring in a motivational speaker, provide motivational and fun workshops, serve lunch and welcome students and advisors from the area to our school. The 2020 National Convention for Student Council will be held June 22-24 in Denver, CO. Baker High School students who are interested in going should clear their calendars and start planning for a fun, motivational, and awesome learning experience. Stay tuned for more updates!
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Food Bank, kids young and old can have their picture taken with Old Saint Nick. To top off the evening come on down to Thee Garage and put on the feed bag with your Friends of FMC Foundation. They will be serving chili and all fixings, buns and a drink for a free will offering. Holidays can be a stressful time for families, so remember to take a little time to come out with your neighbors and Celebrate the Season. There is something for everyone. Don’t forget to register at participating Chamber of Commerce businesses for a chance to win Baker Bucks, from Friday, Nov. 29 until Saturday, Dec. 21. Be a Winner! Shop in Baker!
• Take Note • ~~~~~~~~ Times Office closed The Fallon County Times will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28. Deadline for the Friday, November 29, issue will be Monday, November 25, at 2 p.m. Fallon County Times will be delivered to the post office and local businesses Friday, November 29. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with family and friends.
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The most wonderful time of the year is here, and Baker is welcoming it with the Country Christmas Countdown. On Saturday, Nov. 23 festivities will start off at the McClain Park at 5:30 p.m. with the Lighting of the Holiday lights. Local businesses, organizations, and individuals are asked to adopt a tree to decorate before this day. If there is a certain tree you have your eye on, feel free to tie a ribbon to that tree with your name and it will be reserved for you to decorate. Along with the tree decorations, the city is also asking for volunteers to help decorate the park. The lighting itself will be at 7 p.m., but in the meantime there will be plenty of Holiday Cheer to enjoy. This event will feature the music stylings of the Community Choir, games brought to you by 4-H, and hot dogs, chips, roasted chestnuts, hot chocolate, and coffee will be served courtesy of the Boy Scouts. Along with that there will be wagon rides to enjoy, a photo booth, and a drop box to drop off Santa letters. You may even see some of Santa’s little elves running around collecting Santa letters for him as well! The Christmas Countdown does not end there. The Baker
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Friends of FMC Foundation will hold its 10th Annual “Festival of Trees” starting Monday, Nov. 25 at Thee Garage Showroom in Baker at 5 p.m. If you, your business, group or organization would like to donate a decorated tree, wreath or anything that is Christmas related, please call Karol at 406-778-5448 or drop the items off at Thee Garage. The event will run through Wednesday, Dec. 11, when items will be awarded to the highest bidder at 6 p.m. In addition to the silent auction, Friends of FMC will be holding a Free Will Chili Supper for the public from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Thee Garage Showroom during the Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Christmas Stroll. The event raises money to purchase ER equipment for the Fallon Medical Complex. If you have any questions or need more information, contact Karol Zachmann at 406-778-5448.
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